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Post-poll power plays face danger
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/02/2026
» More than two weeks after the Feb 8 general election, the political landscape remains clouded by legal uncertainty and high-stakes coalition bargaining.
Pheu Thai denies plan for Dec 11 no-confidence motion
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/12/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party has denied that it will go ahead and file a no‑confidence motion on Dec 11, saying the government must be freed up to focus on tackling the flood crisis first.
MoU vote faces stiff opposition
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/10/2025
» Opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut is urging the government to withdraw its plan to hold a referendum on the controversial memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Cambodia signed in 2000 and 2001, saying such complex international issues fall squarely within the government's remit -- not the public's.
Opposition questions charter rewrite delays
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/02/2025
» The opposition has expressed concerns that the stalled charter amendment could become a pawn in a trade-off deal between coalition partners.
Senate accuses govt of delaying tactics
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/02/2024
» The Senate has slammed the government for scheduling a general debate for the latter half of next month, saying it is a delaying tactic meant to avoid accountability.
Senate push to grill govt to go ahead
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/01/2024
» The Senate's push for a general debate on the implementation of government policies has received the backing of more than 84 senators, according to Senator Kittisak Rattanawaraha.
Legal issues 'make charter rewrite hard'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/12/2023
» Legal requirements, including the "double majority" rule, make it extremely challenging for a charter rewrite proposal to be adopted, according to Senator Kamnoon Sidhisamarn.
Legal advice sought on digital wallet
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/12/2023
» The government has sought legal advice on only one issue related to its 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, and it is not related to a plan to borrow 500 billion baht to fund the programme, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Lawmakers to offer feedback on charter
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/12/2023
» MPs and senators will be sought for their opinions on how a referendum on a charter amendment should be held after the parliament session reconvenes on Dec 12, according to a referendum hearing sub-panel.
Critics fear 'biased' charter
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/10/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP)-sponsored motion aimed at a charter rewrite failed to get approval from the House of Representatives because critics feared it would create a biased charter amendment, according to Nikorn Jamnong, head of a sub-panel on gathering public opinions on a referendum for a constitutional amendment.